I don't know why anyone would use a fax modem. Your computer must be on to receive a fax. You must have a phone line connnected to it (extra expense) and programs like Winfax are a pain to use.
Search the net for "Internet Fax" and you will find many companies that offer you your own personal fax number (local or toll-free)like e-fax and docuharbor.
Your faxes are sent to your email or you can login to a secure web site to view, print, download. You can also send faxes to email addresses or a old-fashion fax machine.
I've used e-fax, but I like docuharbor because the incoming faxes are converted to PDF file. But try any of the companies that offer an Internet fax product and you will find that faxing is now easier.
Oh yeah, no fax spam if you have a toll-free number.
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I don't know why anyone would use a fax modem. Your computer must be on to receive a fax. You must have a phone line connnected to it (extra expense) and programs like Winfax are a pain to use. Search the net for "Internet Fax" and you will find many companies that offer you your own personal fax number (local or toll-free)like e-fax and docuharbor. Your faxes are sent to your email or you can login to a secure web site to view, print, download. You can also send faxes to email addresses or a old-fashion fax machine. I've used e-fax, but I like docuharbor because the incoming faxes are converted to PDF file. But try any of the companies that offer an Internet fax product and you will find that faxing is now easier. Oh yeah, no fax spam if you have a toll-free number.